As far as I know anyone can join a political party at any time if they want to. Membership entitles members to a say in the party's affairs, including leadership elections.

Democracy means power belongs to the people. The Labour Party is more democratic than the Conservative Party because it's members vote earlier in the leadership process.

I believe in democracy but I think democracy in most cases is limited. The people should have the power but usually their ability to wield it is limited.

We have seen democracy in action twice in the last year and the outrage has been plain. I think unfettered democracy would not suit those who believe they know best. They see the people as untrustworthy, which is why there has never been true democracy in the UK.

As far as I know anyone can join a political party at any time if they want to. Membership entitles members to a say in the party's affairs, including leadership elections.

Democracy means power belongs to the people. The Labour Party is more democratic than the Conservative Party because it's members vote earlier in the leadership process.

I believe in democracy but I think democracy in most cases is limited. The people should have the power but usually their ability to wield it is limited.

We have seen democracy in action twice in the last year and the outrage has been plain. I think unfettered democracy would not suit those who believe they know best. They see the people as untrustworthy, which is why there has never been true democracy in the UK.

never been true democracy in the UK...what an absolute load of tosh...it depends how you define true democracy which is entirely subjective

never been true democracy in the UK...what an absolute load of tosh...it depends how you define true democracy which is entirely subjective

If you live in an area with a safe Labour seat you can be a member of the Conservative Party, you can work for it and vote for it but you will be represented by a Labour MP. Birkenhead being one case in point. You are pretty much disenfranchised.

If you live in an area with a safe Labour seat you can be a member of the Conservative Party, you can work for it and vote for it but you will be represented by a Labour MP. Birkenhead being one case in point. You are pretty much disenfranchised.

For £3 I could place a vote for Maria Eagle, though I've never voted Labour in my life. How is that right?

At this rate we will see Jeremy Corbyn win again as Tory interlopers vote him in simply in an attempt to destroy the labour Party. I agree, it is one big shambles. Only Labour voters registered as of a few days ago should be allowed to vote.